Urban Edible Ecosystem

Residential
Written By Foggy River Farm
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This small urban backyard in North York, Toronto, will soon be a lush temperate jungle of edible plants. The client approached FRF with a vision of turning her backyard into a productive space that she could enjoy with her family. She is now surrounded by over 100 edible shrubs, trees and vines and has since opened a dessert catering company, Desserts Studio, which will soon be able to serve delicious treats made from the fruit grown right in her backyard. 

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Design Intentions

  • Create an entirely edible urban ecosystem

  • Create opportunities for youth to experience and learn about plants

  • Create opportunities to propagate additional plants in the future

  • Create a beautiful space for leisure and relaxation

Features

  • Herb Spiral

  • Dwarf Food Forest Ecosystem

  • Annual Vegetable Garden

  • Clover pathways

  • Stone Seat Benches with overhead Pergolas for vines

  • Permeable Patio (maximum water infiltration)

  • Rainwater collected and filtered through garden or store

FRF Design Role

  • Site Analysis and Goals Articulation

  • Concept Development

  • Planting Plan

  • Landscape Amenity Details

  • Project Management and Construction

  • Ongoing Suppor

 

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